Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You\'ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you\'ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

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Controllership \xe2\x80\x93 Band 6.2

Shift timings: EMEA (1.30 pm \xe2\x80\x93 10 pm IST)

Depending upon the business needs may require stretching beyond normal working hours



This role involves working closely with Corporate Finance team responsible for supporting SLF\xe2\x80\x99s global accounting and reporting functions. The incumbent will be accountable for managing monthly and quarterly financial close processes, preparation of consolidated and legal entity financial statements and reporting schedules, day-to-day accounting functions and general ledger controls, performing analytical reviews on financial results, and lead projects, process improvement initiatives and ad-hoc business transactions as required.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, quick learner, results-driven individual looking to advance their career in accounting & finance, with a passion to lead and drive change to improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting transactions for Corporate Accounting, including but not limited to external and internal financing transactions. Manage the global consolidation process for parent and subsidiaries in a multi-currency environment on monthly and quarterly basis
• Manage account reconciliation process for Corporate functional units and prepare quarterly stat reports for consolidated SLF in collaboration with other Business Groups.
• Identify and implement process improvements initiatives in collaboration with cross-team stakeholders
• Prepare external quarterly financial statements for consolidated SLF in accordance with IFRS
• Prepare/review internal management deliverables, including variance analysis and ad-hoc reports/requests
• Implement and execute appropriate SOX-compliant controls over \xef\xac\x81nancial close and reporting processes
• Participate in the accounting for complex transactions and understand associated implications on various financial reporting requirements and organizational performance
• Assist with global accounting system implementations and collaborate with other financial reporting teams on special projects as required
• Assist external auditors in the quarterly review/annual audit process
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reports as required

Qualifications

• CPA, CA, CFA, CMA, MBA in Finance
• 10-12 years of relevant experience in Controllership area
• Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting and financial reporting under IFRS
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA (including Fiori and Analysis for Office) and Aptitude Accounting Hub is an advantage
• Experience with Longview, Tableau or Workiva wDesk is an advantage

Preferred skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; with a strong attention to detail while maintaining a "big picture" view in a complex environment
• Ability to manage con\xef\xac\x82icts and competing priorities, with a strong ability to influence without authority to navigate a decentralized organization and drive change across functional groups to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to think outside the box to maximize utilization of technology to eliminate, automate or otherwise streamline manual processes to drive operational excellence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present results and recommendations to target audience in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to manage changing priorities; excellent organization and project management skills
• Self-starter, with a proven track record to lead projects and deliver tangible results
• Ability to motivate and lead finance team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement

What is required to succeed in this role?

• Strong business acumen, technical financial acumen, and analytical skill set
• Ability to prioritize tasks and determine what is important and where value can be best added
• Learning ability, strong analytic and diagnostic skills dealing with opportunities and issues
• Proactive and resilient. Flexibility in learning new topics, handling change and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations. Flexible for extended hour working, as per business needs.
• Operates well in ambiguity and is resilient in changing situations

Job Category: Finance

Posting End Date: 13/03/2024

Sun Life Financial